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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.61, 1,364.59 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.61, 1,364.59 and 293.47 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.61 : 1,364.59 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.61/1,364.59 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.61x = 1,364.59 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.61x = 400,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,466.23/909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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